What is Tapestry of Grace? Tapestry of Grace is a Christian, classical, history-focused, multi-disciplinary, unit-study curriculum for the entire family. Christian Christ is the central focus of this curriculum. Tapestry of Grace presents the history of the world showing that history truly is His Story. Christ, His coming, and His sovereignty are woven throughout the…
It’s that time of year again. No, not spring cleaning. (although I’m working on that too!) It’s the time of year where we’re winding down and I’m evaluating. What did we learn this year? What has worked well? What didn’t work? What do we need to do better next year? One of the things on…
I have taken a somewhat laid-back approach to writing in our homeschool. I have never purchased a writing curriculum, instead using only the writing that was included in our English program. The kids have regularly written reports for our co-op and book club as well. But, I really don’t know very much about writing instruction.…
I have taken a somewhat laid-back approach to writing in our homeschool. I have never purchased a writing curriculum, instead using only the writing that was included in our English program. The kids have regularly written reports for our co-op and book club as well. But, I really don’t know very much about writing instruction.…
We’re having a different kind of week around here. My husband is off work because it’s his spring break. (He’s a public school teacher!) So, I’m using the mornings to administer the IOWA test to my older kids. Then in the afternoon I’m cleaning out and organizing! Yesterday, I emptied out my 7 year olds…
Apologia publishes a full-range of science texts for the Christian homeschool. They began with high school science texts which have been very popular with homeschoolers for many years. More recently, Apologia began publishing elementary texts. Currently, the Apologia Elementary science series includes five titles: Astronomy, Botany, Flying Creatures, Swimming Creatures, and Land Creatures. These texts…
Apologia publishes a full-range of science texts for the Christian homeschool. They began with high school science texts which have been very popular with homeschoolers for many years. More recently, Apologia began publishing elementary texts. Currently, the Apologia Elementary science series includes five titles: Astronomy, Botany, Flying Creatures, Swimming Creatures, and Land Creatures. These texts…
A March 19, 2009 AP News article reported that in 2007, 40% of all U.S. births were to unwed mothers. Over 3/4 of those births were to women 20 and over. In case you haven’t noticed, the stigma that used to exist about being unmarried and pregnant has virtually disappeared in American society. As a…
I have had the wonderful privilege of serving on the Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew this school year. I have received lots of wonderful homeschool products to review, made lots of new friends, and enjoyed the challenge of trying new things with my children. If you are wondering how you could participate in the Crew, then…
I have had the wonderful privilege of serving on the Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew this school year. I have received lots of wonderful homeschool products to review, made lots of new friends, and enjoyed the challenge of trying new things with my children. If you are wondering how you could participate in the Crew, then…